Any time we can re establish a species thought to have gone extinct, it fills me with incredible joy and possible hope that we might be able to save them all and us as well.

@dave8599

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, maybe we can reintroduce the raptor dinosaur, and release it next to your children.

@nelsonhunter-valls3206

Жыл бұрын

Whoever saves one life, save the world entire.

@SlayerofFiction

Жыл бұрын

Don't get too excited, generally speaking it takes 500 individuals to create a genetically diverse, safe herd.

@guylewis7418

Жыл бұрын

@@dave8599 yeah, reintroduction of wood bison is the same as bringing the velociraptor back.

@jamessparkman6604

Жыл бұрын

@@dave8599 That hasn’t been accomplished yet but you can still evolve the Wood bison into prehistoric species of bison and that goes for wolves Rodents and other mammal species

"Disapeared" that's a mighty nice way of saying systemically slaughtered to destroy the indigenous communities food/life source.

@solangegarcia536

Жыл бұрын

I was looking for THIS comment!!! Because

@Austin8thGenTexan

Жыл бұрын

They were destroyed for fun, too... They were even hunted from passenger trains - the furs and meat left to rot - while native Americans starved. Gee mommy: is it like Harry Potter? They disappeared? 🧙‍♀️ 🪄

@IAmTheAnswerer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was looking for this comment. The lies from this news piece are unbelievable.

@Austin8thGenTexan

Жыл бұрын

@@IAmTheAnswerer Nope. Only that slight distortion. Don't go overboard! 😯

@brooklynnchick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for speaking the truth! I may be white but I am not delusional about how my European ancestors broke every human and animal rights.

It's incredible to see them back, considering the fact they were wiped out at one point. To see an animal that should have been here all along get a second chance brings a tear to my eye.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game made the commitment over 20 years ago to return wood bison to their native range in Central-Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, who currently cares for the only captive herd in the United States. Following the state’s acquisition of wood bison and years of careful management by AWCC, 130 wood bison were successfully released into the wild in spring of 2015

@nicholasfoley7105

Жыл бұрын

Yes but the numbers id like to know, has the population increased in the wild in those seven years or declined. Would know if its being successful or not.

@willyjilly9684

Жыл бұрын

@@nicholasfoley7105 judging by data it appears the population has overall increased in both captivity and in the wild.

@nicholasfoley7105

Жыл бұрын

@@willyjilly9684 glad to here its paying off...

@wasidanatsali6374

Жыл бұрын

@Nicholas Foley I’ve been following the Alaskan herd and their number stood at 105 after 26 calves survived the 2021-22 winter. The first couple winters were rough on them but they are learning to survive in the wild. 40 more wood bison heifers were introduced into the Alaskan herd in June of this year so their herd number now stands at 145 excluding calves born this year. I followed the GSMNP elk herd reintroduction and it took them several years and a couple introductions to get established. Both the wood bison and elk that were reintroduced were animals kept in captivity so a big part of the learning curve for them in the wild is becoming adept at dealing with predators. Over time in the wild the cows become much more skilled at evading predators during calving season and protecting their young from predators in general.

@thomascollins6815

Жыл бұрын

They should be released in more places than just Alaska. They would fill an empty ecological niche in many other states. I wish we had them in Michigan.

They totally circumvented “how” they disappeared, as if they just walked off into the void. Great job CBS 🤦🏻‍♀️

@342josevargas

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha I was like yeah so we’re just not going to come out and say what happened? Even the guy helping the bison from start didn’t want to say anything! Lol let’s just not bring up the past

@anthonyridgewood2509

Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t everybody kind of already know? If it goes without saying, it’s ok to not say it

@nam34mich18

Жыл бұрын

Lol must be against CRT lol

@dorksplorer

Жыл бұрын

Have to be careful not to offend certain people who seem to be incapable of handling difficult truths. 🕊️

@babagandu

Жыл бұрын

¡Viva Nexico!

Denying the past perpetuates the same mistakes to be repeated. A species Thousands upon thousands of years does not simply disappear over night. They were led to extinction by killing them

@johnnytyler5685

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sherlock.

@pmboston

Жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. Disappeared is a pretty euphemistic way to refer to the slaughter of millions of animals by the wasitchu.

@pmboston

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnytyler5685 guess what, if all you knew about bison came from this video, even Sherlock would be hard put to deduce the truth. Watson.

@johnnytyler5685

Жыл бұрын

@@pmboston If you are an American who doesn't know what the American people did to the buffalo population in the late 19th century without being told by this video then IDK what to tell you.

@AhJodie

Жыл бұрын

@@johnnytyler5685 Not everyone knows they were killed on purpose to starve the Native Americans.

I've never even heard of this subspecies before. Thanks for educating us on this incredible beast.

These bison didn't magically "disappear" as this video stated. They were *massacred for fun* by "sport" hunters. Restoring herds of these animals is the least we should do - to show respect for native Americans and the bison themselves.

@yahoshaphat5670

Жыл бұрын

You mean white peoples

@samyoung3592

Жыл бұрын

Natives also massacred them, humans always play a part in disappearances....

@Austin8thGenTexan

Жыл бұрын

@@samyoung3592 Natives ate them for food as needed. A whole 'nuther attitude. 🍎 vs. 🍊

@yahoshaphat5670

Жыл бұрын

For Sam the liar my prior statement

@samyoung3592

Жыл бұрын

@@Austin8thGenTexan Everyone thinks Natives were so saintly and they were not any better or worse. They ran animals like bison off cliffs resulting in massive kills so they could harvest one ot two for the winter.

I grew up in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, next to Wood Buffalo National Park. The park rangers would take us on Buffalo creeps, where you would crawl within a few feet of the buffalo. Amazing animals.

@garryferrington811

Жыл бұрын

They are, even if they are actually bison.

@d1specdrifter

Жыл бұрын

North america never had buffalo . They are bison..

This is the sort of reporting we need. Thank you so much for giving us agency-we can see how we can help and how something is already being done! Links to ways to assist would be even better.

This is wonderful. Those folks are doing outstanding work.

Saw hundreds of these in the wild in 2018. Beautiful animals to watch.

Thank you for keeping this species alive!

Neat story, and kudos to the naturalists and wildlife officers for their hard work and dedication to this project. The reintroduction of a nearly extinct species to the wild, especially a kingpin species such as the wood bison, is something approaching miraculous. Hopefully, all Americans will be better stewards of these native American animals in the future. And I would love to see greater involvement of native Americans in these projects because of the historical importance of these animals to their ancient cultures.

@vickimeyers2672

Жыл бұрын

The Alaska Native tribe in that area of Alaska are monitoring and involved in the care of the herd of wood bison.

@22espec

Жыл бұрын

Next you would hear ranchers complaining about bringing those competing animals next to their cattle.

“Until they disappeared”… LMAO What denial!

@terrynewsome6698

Жыл бұрын

It might be hard for people to digest that they were nearly wiped out for their tough and hides.

I would have really loved to have seen the looks on the faces of those wildlife biologists when they stumbled upon the herd of what they thought were extinct bison in 1957. It must have been like when people first see dinosaurs in the movies.

@catherinesanchez1185

Жыл бұрын

I know right??? It must have been a lot of OMG! OMG! It can't be, take a picture ! hurry up!! Are you sure ?? YES , it is!! Just imaging the excitement.

The first herd reintroduced to Alaska in 2015 was released when there was snow on the ground. I always picture bison being herded by horseback. It was strange to see them being herded by people riding snowmachines. This herd is a boon to Alaska. We're glad to have them here!

A little side comment: IMHO, Jeff Glor and Jane Paulie are two of the best CBS journalists/reporters. They have calm demeanors and have the right amount of gravitas to announce news. I enjoyed both whenever they hosted the evening news. It's unfortunate that CBS did not keep them on the nightly news programs. Networks now look for ratings and money instead of good journalism and reporting skills as in the past.

"...until they disappeared." You mean until their species was HUNTED TO DEATH. Please don't gloss over that fact.

@usnchief1339

Жыл бұрын

not hunted, exterminated as a food source.

@Thornbeard

Жыл бұрын

@@usnchief1339 not as a food source at all. Here in Alaska the Russians hunted them to extinction for the heavy fur pelts.

@vashsunglasses

Жыл бұрын

@@Thornbeard You misunderstand, not exterminated for food, exterminated to prevent the indigenous population from using them for food. They committed genocide against the bison to commit genocide against indigenous people.

This is really great. I am so glad that some people can think to the future and appreciate the affect that each species of animal brings to the Earth's well being. A sick environment breeds sick people.

@harvestcanada

Жыл бұрын

Except these bison knew the earth was spoiled that's why the remaining population of bison migrated to Canada. It is quite telling that Amerikkka has to air lift these creatures back because bison, bears and wolves know instinctively that there is nothing left for them to return to. All they are now are exhibits in an open air zoo.☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️

Them Bison are tuff...tuff as anything ever... great to know they're still around! Awesome

The best story I've heard in years. Many years.

Bravo!! That was an amazing little video.

Brought tears to my eyes.

way to avoid saying why the wood bison population got decimated (uhhhh hint it was humans being terrible) we gotta talk about the past to avoid repeating it. happy we are rebuilding their herds/communities though

Disappeared? Is this ‘new history’?

Some hunted them for food and clothing. Some hunted them for fun and vindictiveness.

In the 1990s myself & others volunteered to assist working at the Bison Paddock in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, which is run by Fleishhacker Zoo & maintained by SF City & County Park & Recreation Department. We named our volunteer group, “Bison Watch”, and worked the 1st Saturday of every month at the paddock by pulling as many weeds as we could, in order for grasses to grow for the Bison to feed naturally. The Zoo workers would herd them all into a smaller paddock, while we performed our work with tools & wheelbarrows supplied by Park & Rec. Our Leader was Phil Carlton (Buffalo Phil), who also was instrumental with involving local Indigenous Peoples with the group… performing Ceremonies and speaking at events. The Love and Respect that I experienced with the 12 Bison and group members have changed my life by discovering Mother Nature as my Higher Power. I hope to travel to Canada soon to experience the Wood Bison species that I was unaware of until I viewed this wonderful video. My thanks to all of you who have devoted their energies to helping these Bison continue & increase their herds due to your efforts. Yours - BanjoBob

@rong-man1502

Жыл бұрын

Hey banjo. You and your cohorts did what; pulled weeds? As P. T. Barnum once said: “There’s a sucker born every minute”!

I am so glad that tiny hears was found in Canada!

Alaska wildlife center is such an amazing place to visit! Please check it out, if you are ever in Alaska

@billjones5196

Жыл бұрын

It was a Tourist trap from the day it was built, Born and raised in Alaska. The worst thing that ever happened was the damn tourist.

@IcefisherTenacity

Жыл бұрын

@@billjones5196 it got me… sorry

Majestic is the word that popped into my mind also magnificient and beautiful!🥰 Love your story & Alaskan Wildlife people, they are my heros!!🤗💕

Thank You For Your Great Work!!!

You guys are fantastic 😊☺️😊

Thank you for doing these reports CBS

@5:35 Watching city folk small talk about wildlife is friggin’ hilarious 😂 😂

@tinkerstrade3553

Жыл бұрын

I live in the mountains of west central Arkansas. We call them folks flatlanders, 'cause we have at least one a year fall off a nearby mountain, for no apparent reason.

@hollyholy641

Жыл бұрын

@@tinkerstrade3553 That. Is. Hilarious!!!! They fall off the mountain because it’s not “their native working space.”😂😂😂😂😂😂

@rebeccamartin2399

Жыл бұрын

@@tinkerstrade3553 That also happens in Colorado every year.

What a satisfying job to have. Great work.

Just visited this place the other week. Beautiful setting, and a great facility!

Thanks, way to go. ✌🏻👊

What a great, life fulfilling job! Wish I was younger and could do this.

AWESOME. Keep supporting them!

This story lifts my spirit! 🙏🏻

Thank you!

Beautiful

The slaughter of the bison by governments will forever be a disgrace to those governments.

Just an amazing story heartfelt

Dr. Parsons of Stratford, Oklahoma is the world's leading expert on bison. He has worked with this herd and most every herd in the world including the European herds. He told me about this Alaskan herd several years ago when I bought my herd from him.

Thank you!!

Bless you all.

Nature's wonder's showing their resilience Beautiful ❤

I thought they were gone for good nice to see them back

I want to cry I’m so happy!!

You know there are 11,000 of them in Canada that live in the wild.

Oh so they just "disappeared".... like a magic trick? But why did they "disappear"? Tell that history!

Funny how they omitted how they almost became extinct.

@guylewis7418

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, like no one knows that!

Beautiful creatures! 💛

Outstanding..

The outstanding scientific discovery of the 20th century is not television or radio, etc, but rather the complexity of the land organism. Only those who know the most about it, can appreciate how little we know about it. The last word in ignorance is the man who says of a plant or animal, What good is it? If the land mechanism as a whole is good, then every part is good, whether we understand it or not. If the biota, in the course of eons, has built something we like, but do not understand, then who but a fool would discard seemingly useless parts? To keep every cog & wheel is the 1st precaution of intelligent tinkering. Have we learned the 1st principal of conservation? To preserve all parts of the land mechanism. No, because even the scientist does not yet, recognize all of them. One of the penalties of an ecological education, is that one lives alone in a world of wounds. Much of the damage inflicted is quite invisible to the laymen. An ecologist must either harden his shell & make believe that the consequences of science are none of his business, or that he must be be the doctor who sees the marks of death in a community that believes itself well & does not want to be told otherwise. A Sand County Almanac Aldo Leopold 1947

@eemoogee160

Жыл бұрын

Love that author

@rono4723

Жыл бұрын

@@eemoogee160 30yrs ago a forestry trade journal asked 100 Natural Resources professionals what was their favorite book. Sand County Almanac was like 95%

Such good news .Rare these days.Thanks to those putting in the hard work to get them back into their native land

"until the 1800's where they then disappeared" boy is that a deep understatement and generalization

👍👍awesome job....

What we needed was the reporter boy standing next to a big male wood bison.

Great to see this happening.

Theodore Roosevelt would be proud.

What beautiful animals.

Amazing and great news.

Friggin' amazing!

So what’s the difference between these “wood bison” and the bison that were saved from extinction in Yellowstone and Montana? Where was their original range?

@siervodedios5952

Жыл бұрын

From what I understand the Bison in Montana, Yellowstone and the overall western United States are the Plains bison while the ones in Canada and Alaska are the Woods bison. I could be wrong though so don't quote me on that.

@mtn1793

Жыл бұрын

@@siervodedios5952 You’re correct. I googled it after making the comment. I think there was a third subspecies too which lived through the forests eastward to the Appalachian mountains. It got wiped out early on by European expansion. That’s what had me confused about “Woods” bison. I didn’t find much about the eastern herds though.

@vickimeyers2672

Жыл бұрын

Wood bison's physical characteristics differ slightly from plains bison.

Bison are great to see in person in nature...Oklahoma has a great preserve to visit and see them on the Tallgrass.

They were hunted to the brink of extinction. That should have been mentioned.

@PHlophe

Жыл бұрын

Willie, they "were" ? c'mon c White people slaughtered those animals to extinction .

Cheers!

Like how they said the bison "disappeared" which in reality means they were nearly hunted to extinction by human greed.

@joserosales2865

Жыл бұрын

Get it Straight, hunted by INVADING SAVAGES, from another land.

Fabulous!

Oh, so the bison "disappeared"? Well, I guess we'll never know what happened to them.

Heart and soul of the world

How exciting! I’m happy for them!

That's amazing 1:18 lol big pause before "until they disappeared". So there was no reason for that extinction, ey?

Looks like the matsu valley. I'm glad they are doing well and thriving.

BRAVO!!

Wonderful!

AWESOME!!!

awesome!!! 2022 has brought some good news thats nice

"Disapeared" bison is like saying Africans just APPEARED in the country one day

@chatroombully

Жыл бұрын

We were actually here before Columbus. Keep studying 😏

@stonedsasquatch

Жыл бұрын

@@chatroombully Africans? Or indigenous? The Indigenous have been proven to be in the America's at least 16,000 years before the bearing straight would have been passable. Wtf did I say anything about Columbus? First off HE NEVER MADE IT HERE so...

@stonedsasquatch

Жыл бұрын

@@chatroombully you really thought you were sick with that one huh kiddo? Fell flat on your face

Uh, what? Wood Bison were already reintroduced from captive populations in Alaska almost a decade ago.

Nice story Jeff. I wish you still did the evening news and all of the stories were along this line.

Wasn't there a subspecies that lived east of Mississippi also?

@mtn1793

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I thought they were the wood bison, a smaller sub species. This isn’t explained very well.

Super cool

Rewild our land. Adjust our culture to allow nature to coexist.

Been there wonderful magnificent.

Now if only the same thing could be done for the bison that used to live east of the Mississippi.

@arthurbrumagem3844

Жыл бұрын

Elk are slowly being reintroduced to many states east of the Mississippi. There is some good there

Salvemos estos hermosos animales

Fantastic!

It’s so sad that all the wood bison stopped being visible to the human eye

This story gives me Hope!! Not only for the Wood Bison, but its the 1st story in a Long time that isn't FakeNooz, and seems to be TDS free. Salute, and a blue thumb up!!

How wonderful.

Very cool

On the other hoof, wood bison are said to be more into browsing than other bisons, be it true plains, European or hybrid ones. So, yes they can survive by grazing, but won't say no to some good browse.

Don’t touch the fluffy cow’s lol

This is very uplifiting and brings me hope. As a conservation biologist, nothing makes me happier.

Cool, I wasn’t aware that there was a subspecies Wood Bison.

Would be neat to be able to farm them for meat and other animal products. Lots a meat on one of those. Wondering how much two would cost (male & female) and the associated costs to grow the population... along with ways to naturally keep those costs down to a minimum?

@atomicskull6405

Жыл бұрын

They already farm buffalo for meat. They can live outside without a barn even in winter and eat lower quality feed (basically just hay and grass), but take about twice as long (2.5 years) to reach a suitable size for slaughter. The meat currently is a lot more expensive that beef which combined with the lower care requirements makes them profitable.

@jafinch78

Жыл бұрын

@@atomicskull6405 Definitely, I call the meat "medicine meat" since heals me within a day if my body is sore from working hard. Guessing due to the hormones or being grass fed "and" finished. I was meaning farm maybe two for starters to see how I deal with doing. Maybe even harvesting early to get a feel for the whole life cycle processing. Also, "them" being the "woodland" larger breed. Thanks for the insight into some of the process.